BMW X1 VS Volvo XC40,Which one is more cost-effective? luxury SUV?

Exterior: Volvo XC40 wins over BMW X1?

With the increasing popularity of domestic family cars and the improvement of consumption ability, consumers' requirements for car quality are also getting higher and higher, so those compact luxury SUVs with good quality and relatively affordable prices have become the first choice for many young consumers. As the first model produced by Volvo Cars based on the CMA-based modular architecture, it has won the favor of many consumers with its excellent quality performance and precise market positioning. But the BMW X1, which belongs to the same competitor as it, is also eye-catching with its excellent brand power and product performance. So the same luxury compact SUV, BMW X1 and Volvo XC40 how to choose? Next let us start from the details to understand the differences between them specifically.

Exterior: Volvo XC40 wins over BMW X1?

In terms of appearance, both models adopt the latest family design style, the overall shape of the BMW X1 is aggressive but not lose a sense of power, while the overall shape of the Volvo XC40 is tough but also has a touch of refinement. The front part of the BMW X1 adopts the classic double-kidney grille with a straight waterfall of bright silver spokes inside, and echoes the straight lines rising above the hood, presenting a good sense of power. The lower surround adopts a three-stage air intake design, with exaggerated three-dimensional diffuser decoration on both sides, with the middle of the trapezoidal deflector decoration, the overall look more aggressive.

The Volvo XC40's dual front face shape is continued, the luxury version adopts a straight waterfall grille, the inner folded chrome trim with the mirror brand logo, the overall shape is more simple atmosphere. The Sport version adopts a black mesh grille with dense horizontal spokes inside, which is connected to the left and right like a chain, making the overall shape more sporty and avant-garde. The family-style "Thor's hammer" headlights on both sides are sharp and dynamic, and the higher models are equipped with intelligent LED pixel headlights with 84 independent LED lighting modules, which can realize the intelligent long-range light function and have more visual impact when lit up at night. The lower trapezoidal deflector decoration adopts the upper and lower split design, with two built-in segmented silver trim strips, and the overall sense of line and rhythm is more prominent.

The body of BMW X1 is relatively full, with a suspended roof design, showing a good sense of power. The stiff and upward waistline design is also very stylish and sporty. The outwardly protruding wings are more rugged, and the wide black trim below the doors can also better protect the role. Volvo XC40 body lines are more rhythmic, double waistline design in line with the trend, the upper waistline using a one-piece design, and through the entire body, the lower waistline using "concave" design, looks more full. The new car also provides five kinds of wheels, and all new design, specifications are also more diversified, divided into 18 inches, 19 inches, 20 inches (optional) three sizes.

The rear part of the BMW X1 is slightly more understated compared to the sharp front and sides. The two sides of the split taillight clusters are blacked out and the license plate area is concave. The rear of the Volvo XC40 is relatively flat, with the iconic "L"-shaped taillights being more recognizable. The combination of the thick black rear surround and silver lower fascia makes the rear end more rigid, and the recessed license plate frame, embedded rear fog lamp cluster and hidden exhaust layout further enhance the overall sense of the rear end of the car.

As electric luxury SUV, is there enough space?

In terms of interior, the interior layout of both models is relatively mainstream, simple but not losing the sense of luxury. In the center section, both adopt asymmetrical layout, dark theme with wide silver trim, presenting a good sense of texture, functional areas have retained some physical buttons, the operation is also more convenient. The design of the air vents differs greatly, with the BMW X1 having a slightly more conventional design and layout, while the Volvo XC40 has a more novel vertical air vents and adjustment knobs. The BMW X1 uses a non-full LCD instrument cluster and 10.25-inch suspended center screen, while the Volvo XC40 uses a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument cluster and 9-inch embedded center screen.

In terms of workmanship and materials, the center console of both cars are wrapped with large soft materials, and use silver trim and stitching design to enhance the interior grade. The steering wheel is designed with a three-spoke round base and decorated with a chrome border, and the overall texture is excellent. The BMW X1's leather material feels delicate, and the Volvo XC40's leather material feels comfortable to grip, with multi-function buttons on both sides, which are easy to operate, while the Volvo XC40 can also be equipped with an optional steering wheel heating function. The interior color scheme is also very sophisticated, pure black interior is more elegant, BMW X1's black/moka dual color interior is more fashionable, while Volvo X40's black/grey interior is more home.

The BMW X1 has a length, width and height of 4565mm, 1821mm and 1620mm with a wheelbase of 2780mm, while the Volvo XC40 has a length, width and height of 4440mm, 1863mm and 1652mm with a wheelbase of 2702mm. However, the wheelbase of the BMW X1 and the width of the Volvo XC40 are in the upper middle class. In terms of riding space, both models adopt the conventional "2+3" five-seat layout, and the front row space is more than adequate. 174cm tall experience into the front seats, and will not have a sense of constraint, but the height of the superior Volvo XC40, its head space is more generous, reaching a fist three fingers or so. The rear space is also relatively spacious, but the BMW X1, with its longer body and superior wheelbase, has slightly better legroom, reaching one fist and three fingers, while the Volvo XC40, with its superior height and width, has better headroom and seat width, reaching one fist and two fingers of headroom.

Storage space, both models are richly equipped, in addition to the front door interior panel storage slots, rear door interior panel storage slots, passenger glove box, central armrest box and cup holders and other conventional space, but also optimized a lot of hidden space, such as the BMW X1 in front of the gear knob, behind the armrest box and the left front of the main driver, while the Volvo XC40 front of the gear knob and the right side, under the rear air conditioning port, etc., also The Volvo XC40 is designed with storage spaces on the front and right side of the gear knob and under the rear air conditioning port. Both models have large openings in the luggage compartment and are equipped with an inductive electric rear tailgate with memory function, making it easy to access items. The BMW X1 has a conventional volume of 505L and the rear seats support a 40:20:40 ratio, while the Volvo XC40 has a conventional volume of 452L and the rear seats support a 40:60 ratio, although its conventional volume is not as large as the BMW X1, but with the rear seats down, you can get a depth of nearly 1.5 meters of "pure flat The rear seats can be lowered to get a "flat" space of nearly 1.5 meters.

The front seats are wide and comfortable, the internal padding is not thick, but the cushion support and the backrest wings on both sides of the package are not bad. Rear seats are also very spacious, the cushion is relatively soft and hard, and both sides of the front of the seat are slightly elevated, the leg support performance is good, the middle cushion padding is slightly thin, comfort performance is slightly poor, and the cushion is a little short, for passengers with long legs, leg support may be less than adequate.

Volvo XC40's power is stronger than BMW X1

Ride experience, both models use faux leather seats, the overall texture of the performance is good, the front seats are relatively wide and comfortable, the internal padding is not thick, but the cushion support and the backrest on both sides of the wing package are still good. Rear seats are also very spacious, the cushion is relatively soft and hard, and both sides of the front of the seat are slightly elevated, the leg support performance is good, the middle cushion padding is slightly thin, comfort performance is slightly poor, and the cushion is somewhat short, for passengers with long legs, the leg support may not be sufficient.

In terms of seat adjustment configuration, the BMW X1 performs better. The driver's and passenger's seats of both cars (middle and high models) support electric six-way overall adjustment, while the BMW X1's front seats also support headrest and legrest local adjustment, and the Volvo XC40's front seats also support lumbar and legrest local adjustment. But the second row of seats is the BMW X1 better, it not only supports front and rear movement and backrest angle adjustment, but also supports local adjustment of the headrest. The functional configuration of the seats is slightly superior to the Volvo XC40, the front seats of both cars are equipped with heating function, but the BMW X1 is a full range of options, the driver's seat is equipped with memory function.

In terms of power, the two models have a more mature power assembly, with the BMW X1 offering two power combinations of 1.5T three-cylinder engine and 2.0T engine, the former with a maximum power of 103kW (140hp) and peak torque of 220N-m, and the latter with a maximum power of 141kW (192hp) and peak torque of 280N-m. The transmission part of the two-wheel drive models are both 7-speed wet The two-wheel drive models have a 7-speed wet dual clutch transmission (DCT) and the four-wheel drive models have an 8-speed manual transmission (AT). Volvo XC40 abandoned the 1.5T engine and replaced it with a new Miller-cycle 48V hybrid 2.0T engine, with standard power and high power versions, of which the standard power 2.0T engine in the 2WD model has a maximum power of 120kW (163hp) and peak torque of 265N-m, while the high power 2.0T engine in the 4WD model The maximum power is 145kW (197hp) and the peak torque is 300N-m. The transmission part is a 7-speed wet dual clutch transmission (DCT).

In terms of suspension and tuning, both cars have dual independent front and rear suspensions, but the front suspension is a relatively conventional MacPherson independent suspension, while the rear suspension uses a multi-link independent suspension. In terms of chassis tuning, both models are tuned in a more comfortable style, but the Volvo XC40, which uses the Vi-Grade virtual chassis simulator, has a higher handling ceiling. The Volvo XC40's throttle response is lighter and faster, while the BMW X1's low torque release is more aggressive at low rpm domains. The steering wheel's road feel is clear, and both are relatively easy to drive at low speeds. The Volvo XC40 is more explosive when accelerating over short and medium distances, but the BMW X1's torque burst point is also earlier. When driving at high speed or cornering sharply, you can feel the toughness of the chassis, and when accelerating sharply or braking sharply, the body does not float up and down much. When encountering bumpy roads, the suppression of fine vibrations is relatively good, but when facing speed bumps or continuous undulating road conditions, there will still be some residual vibration into the car.

As for the four-wheel drive system, both models are equipped with a four-wheel drive system with multi-plate clutch type center differential in the middle and high end models, but the BMW X1 uses the HANDLE 5th generation four-wheel drive system, while the Volvo XC40 uses the latest HANDLE 6th generation four-wheel drive system, which combines the use of a mild hybrid system and an electronically controlled shift mechanism to complete the overall upgrade of the powertrain of the vehicle lineup. They both control the power distribution between the front and rear axles through the multi-plate clutch of the central differential, which is close to the front-drive drive mode during normal driving, which helps reduce energy consumption, while if the front wheels slip, the system can distribute up to 50% of the power to the two rear wheels, which can enhance its passability.

In terms of intelligent connectivity, the BMW X1's hardware performance is slightly conservative, the instrument panel uses a more traditional pointer-type double-circle design, and a non-full LCD instrument screen, the central control screen adopts a suspended design, 10.25 inches is also relatively mainstream, its UI interface is relatively fresh, the touch is more delicate and flexible, but its display interface is a bit on the small side, the touch response speed also has room for further improvement. Volvo XC40 hardware performance is not bad, all standard 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel, the use of digital rectangular rounded design, the overall aesthetics is good, and 9-inch embedded vertical central control screen, UI interface design is relatively simple, touch sensitive, but its menu bar using the upper and lower distribution, the operation still needs to adapt to a little.

In the software part, in addition to supporting conventional functions such as intelligent voice, multimedia entertainment, in-car online services and vehicle control, the BMW X1 is equipped with the sixth-generation iDrive human-computer interaction system, which also supports NLU natural voice recognition, simple dialogue, multi-finger zooming of navigation maps and voice search of place names. The Volvo XC40 is equipped with the KDDI intelligent voice recognition system, which also supports dual-zone recognition, contextual understanding, wake-up-free for frequently used functions, multi-talk, semantic interruption and voice navigation. In other configurations, the BMW X1 is equipped with roadside assistance service, Bluetooth/car phone, cell phone connected mapping and Telematics, while the Volvo XC40 is more richly equipped and also supports GPS navigation system, navigation road information display, OTA upgrade, Wi-Fi hotspot and Huawei application market.

Intelligent feeling: which car is equipped with more abundant?

In terms of intelligent assisted driving, both models are slightly more conservative in terms of hardware equipment. The BMW X1 is equipped with only 8 ultrasonic radars (4 for the entry level), while the Volvo XC40 is equipped with 12 ultrasonic radars (8 for the entry level), but the Volvo XC40 has a higher level of assistance, with the middle and high level models reaching L2 (L1 for the entry level). In terms of assisted driving features, the BMW X1 is slightly less equipped, with only brake assist, traction control, body stability system, hill climb assist, steep hill descent (high level) and fixed speed cruise control (optional for entry level), while the Volvo XC40 is more fully equipped, with lane departure warning, forward collision warning, active braking, lane keeping assist, fatigue driving tips, road traffic sign The Volvo XC40 is equipped with Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Warning, Active Braking, Lane Keeping Assist, Fatigue Driving Alert, Road Traffic Sign Recognition, Automatic Parking, Hill Descent Assist and Steep Hill Descent, etc. The mid and high end models are also equipped with Rear Traffic Alert, Reverse Side Warning, Lane Assist and Full Speed Adaptive Cruise Control.

In addition, the Volvo XC40's Driver Assist system has been upgraded to support a more comprehensive range of active braking scenarios, with three new features: Ready to Leave Notification, RAB Backward Automatic Braking and ESA Emergency Stop Assist. The former can notify the driver when the car in front is leaving or when congested road conditions resume, reducing the driving burden when following the car, while the latter will be turned on when starting the vehicle and can automatically stop the vehicle when reversing at the risk of collision, reducing the possibility of an accident during the reversing process. ESA Emergency Stop Assist, on the other hand, requires Pilot Assist. When the driver does not respond to the hands-off warning, ESA Emergency Stop Assist will gradually brake the vehicle to a stop and illuminate the warning light, and the function is easy to cancel, requiring only the driver to grab the steering wheel and press the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.

Finally, overall, the BMW X1 and Volvo XC40, which are also luxury compact SUVs, both have excellent product performance and precise control of consumer needs, while both have certain advantages in terms of brand power and recognition. The BMW X1 has a more aggressive shape and the Volvo XC40 has a more stylish and dynamic design; the BMW X1 has a better conventional volume and seat adjustment configuration, but the Volvo XC40 has better ride space and seat functionality; the suspension system and four-wheel drive system are comparable, but the BMW X1 uses a three-cylinder The suspension system and four-wheel drive system are comparable, but the BMW X1 has a challenging three-cylinder engine, while the Volvo XC40's 48V hybrid system is more in line with the trend; in terms of intelligent connectivity and assisted driving, the Volvo XC40 is better, and the intelligent safety configuration is also richer. Finally, the overall product power of the two models to see the performance, which one will you prefer?

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